2 Roomettes or Bedroom

[LinPhil]

My party consists of one adult, one teen, and one child. We are only taking a day trip from Grand Junction to Denver. Should we go with the Two Roomettes or One Bedroom? They're pretty much the same price. Thanks!

 

[cocojacoby]

Two roomettes so you can move from side to side to see all of the scenery. Plus my kids thought it was really cool to have their own room.

 

[Maglev]

I would go with a Bedroom to get a private toilet. The couch comfortably seats three, and there is also an armchair. It's a lot easier to communicate within a Bedroom than across the hall with two Roomettes.

 

[Maglev]

Also, there's a sense of "ultimate luxury" in a Bedroom. I think that, except for Prestige Class rooms on the Canadian, Amtrak's Bedrooms are the finest rooms available on regularly scheduled trains. I find Roomettes to be a bit cramped for two.

 

[LinPhil]

The thing I don't like is that the door between the rooms can open without being touched. The roomette is more private. I just don't know if the bathroom though makes up for it.

 

[Asher]

Two roometts especially if you can get them across from each other. Otherwise I guess it depends how independent the teen is. Some teens like they're privacy.

 

[Dakota 400]

I would suggest a Bedroom. There's plenty of room for 3 people, particularly if it's just a day trip. The couch is large enough that if someone us sitting in the chair, there would be room for one of the kids to stretch out for awhile, if they wanted to do so.

 

[Maglev]

The thing I don't like is that the door between the rooms can open without being touched. The roomette is more private. I just don't know if the bathroom though makes up for it.

I have not had trouble with the adjoining door opening in a Bedroom, although I bring shims or use a washcloth to stuff in the gap and stop rattles.

 

[RichieRich]

I have not had trouble with the adjoining door opening in a Bedroom, although I bring shims or use a washcloth to stuff in the gap and stop rattles.

Rubber door-stop...holds it open too. Funny thing one nite doing the A/T trip alone, the door opened while asleep and I thought I was seeing myself in the mirror!!!! No, it was the guy next door! LOL LOL I always check the connecting door as it is sometimes not locked. I bring my own "key" anyway. The wall does have a stop on top to keep it open, but usually difficult to set & release. But on to the original ??? - Book 2 opposite roomettes...gives privacy to the adult and to the 2 kids! Besides...a view from both sides!

 

[railiner]

The thing I don't like is that the door between the rooms can open without being touched. The roomette is more private. I just don't know if the bathroom though makes up for it.

Or book Bedroom 'A'....it has no adjoining room door.

 

[BoulderCO]

Have you considered Coach? It's a short ride, and the youngsters may want to spend time in the observation car anyhow.

 

[RichieRich]

Or book Bedroom 'A'....it has no adjoining room door.

I DO book "A" on solo trips. A bit smaller, but I like the privacy, and not hearing the next-door toilet flushing or people talking all nite.

 

[WWW]

Any cost difference worth bringing up for comparison ?

 

[joelkfla]

Any cost difference worth bringing up for comparison ?

OP said costs were about the same. That will vary depending on occupancy rate on the particular trip.

 

[niemi24s]

If the travel date is such that both Roomettes and Bedrooms are at low bucket, two Roomettes would only be $32 more than one Bedroom. However, if Bedrooms are at the next highest bucket one of those would be $80 more than two Roomettes.

 

[disney1990]

With 2 kids (teen and child), I would book the 2 roomettes to give everybody some space.

 

[Qapla]

There are only three (3) people in the OP's group. With one a teen and one a child who would that leave in a room by themselves?

 

[caravanman]

There are only three (3) people in the OP's group. With one a teen and one a child who would that leave in a room by themselves?

I am guessing you are not a parent yourself? Obviously the adult gets a bit of space to themselves! Sheesh!

 

[Qapla]

I have four daughters

 

[LinPhil]

Any cost difference worth bringing up for comparison ?

The difference is about $30 more for a Bedroom vs two roomettes.

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

I have four daughters

Wow, being locked into a roomette over night with four daughters would be worse than being in a Cardassian labor camp.

 

[niemi24s]

Maybe I don't know how to work it, but I can't get Arrow to allow 1 Bedroom with 1 Adult, 1 Youth and 1 Child. Arrow forces 2 Bedrooms when I try.

Q: How do you book just 1 Bedroom for these pax?

 

[pennyk]

Maybe I don't know how to work it, but I can't get Arrow to allow 1 Bedroom with 1 Adult, 1 Youth and 1 Child. Arrow forces 2 Bedrooms when I try.

Q: How do you book just 1 Bedroom for these pax?

You will need to call and speak to an agent.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Maybe I don't know how to work it, but I can't get Arrow to allow 1 Bedroom with 1 Adult, 1 Youth and 1 Child. Arrow forces 2 Bedrooms when I try.

Q: How do you book just 1 Bedroom for these pax?

You have to call an Agent,1-800-USA- RAIL.

 

[Qapla]

being locked into a roomette over night with four daughters

I was answering the comment that I am not a parent - I never said I would travel in a sleeper with all 4 daughters at one time. The OP said 1 teen, 1 child and 1 adult ... would it be wise to put a 13 year old and a 5 year old across the hall and the adult be on the opposite side of the train with the doors closed? Of course, it might be a different thing if it was a 17 year old and a 12 year old.

The OP did not give an age for the kids so we don't know the age of the teen or the child.